This is a course where we use Japanese to play 'Bibliobattle' (a communication game where books are introduced).
It's designed for people at levels B1, or B2.

Step 1 Learn the procedure and points of Bibliobattle via video
Step 2 In a Live Lesson you introduce a book which you read and thought was interesting
Step 3 Watch your own presentation video and do a self-assessment*Assignment: Present your self-assessment comments
Step 4 Review what you have learned

How would you like to broaden your book reading with Biblio Battle?

* 1 We don't mind if you present a book written in a language other than Japanese. However, when you present it during the Live Lesson you must do so using Japanese.
* 2 Within this course there is a Live Lesson and assignment submission, plus feedback from the instructor about the assignment.
* 3 The deadline for submission of the assignment is December 3 (Mon) at 23:59pm (Japanese Time).

■About the student selection process
This is a course where participating students are determined by a selection process. For those who wish to apply for the selection process, first carefully read the course outline in full. Then, within the designated application time period, please click the 'Course Registration' button and complete the application.

Note, results of the selection process are expected to be sent to the email address registered with 'Minato' on November 20 （Mon） around 12:00am. (Japanese Time).

Course Objective "Can-do"

1. Able to speak about the content of the book in order, and then speak simply about your thoughts on that content.
2. Able to listen and understand other people's presentations plus understand the content of their book and the points made regarding the speaker's thoughts.
3. Able to to listen to and understand questions about the book you presented and are able to answer those in an easy to understand way.

Teaching Materials Used

動画、ライブレッスンで学びます。

[注意事項]
このコースの教材は、パソコンでの受講を前提としています。

Learn via Video and Live Lesson.

[Please Note]
The learning materials of this course assume the use of a personal computer for taking the lesson.

■System used
Live lessons are conducted using the web-meeting system Zoom＜http://zoom.us/＞. The Zoom lesson room can be accessed via an assigned URL, so there is no need to open an account. However, for any first time users the program will need to be installed in advance.
The system requirements (necessary bandwidth) for the group video conference using Zoom are as follows.

Upload Speed 600kbps / Download Speed 1.2Mbps

For those who do not know the bandwidth of their internet connection, please use the following site to conduct a speed test. (This will transfer you to an external site.)

Note:
・Live lessons connect learners from around the world. Please do not be late. Please understand that there may be up to a 15-minute delay, depending on the connection.
・Be sure to use a computer that is connected to the internet. Do not participate with a smartphone, as information will be shared during live lessons.